Water Data Scientist & Field Research Analyst (Hybrid)

American Water Works Association; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Water Research and Data Analyst in the Geology and Environmental Sciences department. The role performs independent lab work, analyzes data, and prepares reports while managing inventory and contributing to manuscripts and grant proposals.

Field sampling, sensor operations, and data visualizations are key responsibilities. The position requires familiarity with temporal/spatial data analysis, ArcGIS, and programming in R, Python, or MATLAB,

Qualifications

• Requires detailed understanding of temporal and spatial data analysis.
• Familiarity with mapping (ArcGIS) and programming tools (R, Python, MATLAB) is necessary.
• Ability to develop data visualizations is fundamental.
• Field research techniques (sample collection; wading in streams; sensor use) in urban and remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent and complex laboratory work and experiments.
• Analyze and interpret data, compile results, and prepare reports.
• Maintain inventory, ordering, and logs.
• Write manuscripts and grant proposals and prepare data visualizations.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Statistical analysis

Field sampling

Environmental sensors

Data interpretation

ArcGIS

R

Python

MATLAB

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ArcGIS

R

Python

MATLAB

Job description

University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Water Research and Data Analyst in the Geology and Environmental Sciences department. The role performs independent lab work, analyzes data, and prepares reports while managing inventory and contributing to manuscripts and grant proposals.

Field sampling, sensor operations, and data visualizations are key responsibilities. The position requires familiarity with temporal/spatial data analysis, ArcGIS, and programming in R, Python, or MATLAB,